Contract Administrator/Project Coordinator

Bluestone; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camberwell office

Steady project pipeline

Privately owned business

Job summary

Bluestone, Melbourne-based builder, is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator/Project Engineer to support education and social infrastructure projects across suburban sites. You will let and vet subcontract packages, track progress claims, and help manage variations on live projects.

You will work with school and community stakeholders on occupied sites, coordinate design documentation with consultants, and support the PM and site team across new build and fit-out projects.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years’ experience as Contract Admin, Project Coordinator or Project Engineer with Tier 1–3 head contractor
• Education, social infrastructure or fit-out experience highly regarded
• Solid understanding of progress claims, variations and subcontract management
• Clear communicator who can deal with clients, consultants and trades
• Proactive, organised and able to solve problems on site

Responsibilities

• Letting and vetting subcontract packages, including scopes and trade comparisons
• Preparing progress claims, cashflow forecasting and tracking cost against budget
• Managing variations, EOTs and contract correspondence
• Coordinating RFIs, shop drawings and design documentation with consultants
• Procurement and liaison with suppliers and subcontractors
• Working with school and community stakeholders on live, occupied sites
• Supporting the PM and site team across new build and fit-out projects

Skills

Contract administration

Progress claims

Budgeting & cashflow

Subcontract management

Stakeholder communication

On-site problem solving

Education

Education/fit-out experience

Job description

About the Builder

Our client is an independent, privately owned Tier 3 builder based in Camberwell. They deliver new build and fit-out projects across suburban Melbourne, with a strong focus on education and social infrastructure, alongside commercial, health and industrial work. They win repeat work from their clients by delivering on what they promise, and they back their team with genuine support and career development.

Role & Responsibilities

• Letting and vetting subcontract packages, including scopes and trade comparisons
• Preparing progress claims, cashflow forecasting and tracking cost against budget
• Managing variations, EOTs and contract correspondence
• Coordinating RFIs, shop drawings and design documentation with consultants
• Procurement and liaison with suppliers and subcontractors
• Working with school and community stakeholders on live, occupied sites
• Supporting the PM and site team across new build and fit-out projects

About You

• You must have 4–5 years’ experience as a Contract Administrator, Project Coordinator or Project Engineer with a Tier 1, 2 or 3 head contractor
• Education, social infrastructure or fit-out experience highly regarded
• Solid understanding of progress claims, variations and subcontract management
• Clear communicator who can deal with clients, consultants and trades
• Proactive, organised and able to solve problems as they come up on site

What’s on Offer

• $120k–$150k package (inc super) depending on experience
• Camberwell office, projects across suburban Melbourne
• Steady pipeline of school and social infrastructure work
• Close-knit team in an independent, privately owned business